Contents

Background

Personality

Pop Thorn is sweetness and light until something ruffles his spines. Nothing needles him more than being taken for granted. He doesn't let anyone walk all over him, and ensures that his foes get the point.[1]

Biography

Pop Thorn hails from a race of creatures known as Pufferthorns. Often considered one of the cutest creatures in all of Skylands, they are generally quite timid and puff out sharp spines when scared. It is this ability that long ago led to the unfortunate legacy of being used as combs by giant trolls everywhere, being the sharp spines are perfect for brushing out tangles from their long, matted hair. But not long ago, one Pufferthorn took a stand. Tired of his race being used for nothing more than good grooming, Pop Thorn used his naturally thorny abilities to stand up and fight back against the giant trolls. Soon after, Master Eon made Pop Thorn a Skylander. And to this day, no trolls dare to comb their hair.

Story

History

Of all the species in Skylands, Pufferthorns are among the cutest. Unfortunately for them, they're also the best suited to brushing the tangles out of troll hair. For centuries, Pufferthorns accepted their lot as troll hair-care products, until Pop Thorn decided enough was enough. He stood up to the brutes, using his spiky fighting skills to teach them a lesson. Trolls no longer use Pufferthorns as combs, and brave Pop Thorn is now the most adorable member of the Skylanders.[2]

Gameplay

Pop Thorn can inflate himself to a large size, and shoot homing spikes at enemies while inflated. Pop Thorn can also deflate himself and shoot blasts of wind while popped. While deflated, Pop Thorn's third attack allows him to create wind traps which explode when enemies are near, when he is deflated. While inflated, Pop Thorn's third attack lets him smash enemies with his spiky body.

Trivia

He and Pop Fizz are the only Skylanders that have "Pop" in their names.

Coincidentally, they both also have two changeable forms and were voiced by two American stand-up comedians.

His name is a play on the food "popcorn."

Coincidentally, his Lost Islands alter ego, Buttered Pop Thorn, is based on popcorn.

Soon after Pop Thorn was born, the Pufferthorns held a competition to find the cutest baby. The entries were all so adorable that every single one of them tied for first place. Except, that is, for Pop Thorn, who came second. Even back then, it seems, there was a hint of danger about him that was not present in other Pufferthorns.[3]

Pop Thorn's single pack toy figure has a completely different mold and is more vibrant in color compared his toy figure in the Tower of Time adventure pack.

He makes squeaky noises whenever he walks.

Pop Thorn is mostly portrayed in his Puffed form.

Pop Thorn is a bit similar to Wrecking Ball, both are blue, small, roundish, and have a cute appearance.